Ultrasound-guided procedures in the emergency department-needle guidance and localization.

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Ultrasound-guided procedures in the emergency department-needle guidance and localization.

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2013 Feb;31(1):87-115

Authors: Tirado A, Nagdev A, Henningsen C, Breckon P, Chiles K

Abstract
Ultrasound has rapidly become an essential tool in the emergency department, specifically in procedural guidance. Its use has been demonstrated to improve the success rate of procedures, while decreasing complications. In this article, we explore some of these specific procedures involving needle guidance and structure localization with ultrasound.

PMID: 23200330 [PubMed - in process]

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